Fiat has taken the wraps off a primary new SUV for the model shortly. This new SUV, internally generally known as Project 363, will go on sale within the South American markets later this yr.
- Fiat to pick out advertising title of the SUV by way of voting
- SUV shares platform bits with Fiat Argo
- Will rival the Jeep Renegade and the Hyundai Creta in South America
New Fiat SUV (Project 363): What is it?
The Fiat Project 363 has been underneath growth for fairly a while. An SUV geared toward rising markets like South America the place Fiat has a stronghold, this mannequin from the Italian model will assist it pave its method within the ever-growing mid-size SUV section.
The firm is but to substantiate a advertising title for this new SUV. The model has held an internet ballot and requested clients to decide on between the names Pulse, Tuo or Domo.
New Fiat SUV (Project 363): Design and styling
As far as appears to be like go, the brand new Fiat SUV carries the model’s newest styling theme that’s seen on newer fashions just like the Argo and Strada. The SUV options an upright nostril with huge wraparound headlamps and a large grille that has the massive Fiat emblem within the centre. The bumper options two triangular formed fog lamp housings at every finish. There is a outstanding chin separated from the bumper with thick black cladding that runs throughout the physique. It additionally will get a rugged-looking skid plate upfront so as to add to its SUV stance. The SUV has an upward swooping window line and a robust character line on the aspect and in addition has partial cladding on the backside. Higher variants could have twin tone paint scheme choices as properly. At the again it will get fashionable taillamps, a sculpted tailgate and a outstanding bumper with a twin exhaust setup.
New Fiat SUV (Project 363): Engine and powertrain particulars
The new Fiat SUV will include a contemporary direct injection 1.0-litre 128hp turbo petrol engine. This powerplant will likely be mated to an Aisin-sourced CVT gearbox. Additionally, there will likely be a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine as properly, the identical motor that powers the South American-spec Jeep Compass and also will see responsibility within the upcoming three-row Jeep SUV in some markets. There can even be a 1.3-litre 109hp naturally aspirated petrol engine on provide on the bottom variants.
New Fiat SUV (Project 363): Will it come to India?
Unfortunately, no. Fiat’s dad or mum firm Stellantis is at present specializing in the Jeep model for India together with the brand new entrant Citroen. Under Stellantis, three new SUVs are being deliberate for India that embrace the Jeep three row SUV, the Citroen CC21 compact SUV and a spinoff of the CC21 that can change into the Jeep sub-four-metre SUV for our market.
